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David Marshall Obituary

MARSHALL David A. Marshall, born September 10, 1942, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006 of complications from multiple myeloma. David was the son of John P. and Ruth (Thombs) Marshall, deceased. Born and raised in Clintonville, David was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1960. Married Carol Bechtold 1972, they had two children, later divorced. In 1984, David started Acme Taxi Co. with one cab, which later became the 2nd largest taxi company in the city of Columbus, with 38 cabs. Instrumental in forming the Independent Taxicab Association of Columbus, which revolutionized the industry for the independent taxi owner. David also created career opportunities at Acme for hundreds of people. Survived by daughter, Gabrielle (Kevin); and grandson, Gavin; son, John (Amy); and granddaughter, Lindsey; brothers, Glenn (Trish) and Dan (Bonnie); also survived by loving companion and business partner of 26 years, Marjorie L. Koch; and many other extended family members and dear friends. David will be greatly missed by his faithful companion Missy. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2006 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where family will receive friends from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 2 to Aug. 6, 2006.

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Janet Baldwin

August 6, 2006

The Heslin Family send their condolences. My father and brothers knew of this family.

Sandy Barido

August 5, 2006

Glenn & Trish I'm real sorry to here about your brother. I think of you guys often. Life is just to short for some of us .But your brother lived a life time of dreams that most cannot accomplish if they lived to be a hundred.God Bless Sandy Barido PS we still have Fancy...

Jim Stofer

August 4, 2006

Gabrielle



I'm sorry to learn of your father's pasing. Both Jeff & I will remeber your Dad for his contributions to the taxicab industry here in Columbus.

Donna Cremeans

August 3, 2006

Marge, I am so sorry for your loss. Working with Dave, yourself and the ACME family was one of the times in my life where the people I worked with were like a family. I will keep you and The Marshall Family in my prayers.

Peggy Schano

August 3, 2006

Oh, Marjie, I am so sorry. I really enjoyed being with Dave and you. You both taught me things and made me laugh. I'm glad I could help when I did. I'm proud to know friends who started and built their own company. I boast about you two all the time! And I tell anyone looking for a cab to call 777-7777, ACME!

With my prayers and love, Peggy

Mike & Kay Detwiler & family

August 3, 2006

Margie, your family here in Tennessee sends their sympathy, love and prayers. We all enjoyed getting acquainted with Dave at the family reunion several years ago. Please extend our sympathy to Dave's children & their families.

Cyndee Hilton

August 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with David's family. My father Ket Segraves drove for ACME until his death in May 2005. I will remember how good the people at the taxi service were to my family at that time. With sympathy and great admiration.

Eddy Marshall

August 2, 2006

I would like to say a few words about my uncle that not many know.

First my uncle Dave was my mentor. As far back as I can remember I always looked up to Dave because he knew how to fix cars and as a kid I thought that was the coolest thing ever. So I wanted to be a mechanic when I grew up. I got the chance to work for Dave on his cabs for a short time. He had taught me a few things that I still use when working on my own cars to this day. I always have admired Dave for starting his own company ( ACME TAXI ) and we talked one day about him being his own boss and this is what he had told me “That it has been a fight everyday to keep Acme going because every time you look around someone is trying to knock you down” .

Well I say to you Uncle Dave that you fought a good fight and you won. You will be missed. Sorry for your loss John, Gabrielle and Marjorie

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